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Rembrandtish

American  
[rem-brant-ish, rem-brahnt-ish] / ˈrɛm brænt ɪʃ, ˈrɛm brɑnt ɪʃ /

adjective

  1. Rembrandtesque.


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Head there for a little Van Gogh sunshine when you need an antidote to all that Rembrandtish shade.

From Time ● Aug. 11, 2011

There is an almost unparalleled breadth, which gives the work a Rembrandtish effect in all the chief scenes.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by G. Barnett Smith

After a hard day's work, it seemed a gratification to them to come with lanterns to renew their critical survey, making a fine Rembrandtish study as they stood around it and wondered.

From Adopting an Abandoned Farm by Kate Sanborn

The Mine is in feeling and mass Rembrandtish; and as we have used the name of the great Dutchman we may as well admit that to him, despite a world of difference, Brangwyn owes much.

From Promenades of an Impressionist by James Huneker

We will follow the Rembrandtish adventures of this citizen of London, and golfer.

From Rembrandt by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

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